Nutrition
Dark patches of skin on the neck; thick and velvety in texture.
What is acanthosis nigricans
This age group should be prepared up to one week prior to a procedure.
What is adolescents?
What is 2 months?
We talk to this group directly and include them in all discussion regarding their health.
What is an adolescent?
Pallor to the skin, conjunctiva, and palms and nail spooning are all signs of this.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
This age cries and makes other sounds, startled from loud noises
What is 2 months?
Contraindicated in infants and children due to the high risk of Reye syndrome
What is aspirin?
Use the Wong-baker/FACES pain scale.
What is preschooler and school age?
Picky, opinionated eaters.
What are toddlers and preschoolers?
Allow adequate time for this age to ask questions.
What is adolescent?
Receives the first dose of HepB.
What is a newborn?
If possible, allow these age groups to sit in parent's lap for all care.
What are infants and toddlers?
An inherited disorder that there is an error in the metabolism.
What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
The number one cause of death in children.
What is unintentional accidents?
Location to administer IM injections to School-age cildren.
What is the deltoid?
This group, the nurse needs to tell the child that the procedure is not because they did something wrong and is not a punishment.
What is a preschooler?
Positioning, small frequent feedings, keeping upright for 30 minutes after are all interventions for...
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Communication is concrete in nature and are not quite capable of abstract thought
What is a preschooler?
Cannot be given until 6 months of age.
What is the influenza vaccine?
Nursing goal is to restore fluid and electrolyte balance.
What is vomiting and diarrhea?